Fauna

Question 1

10. If dragonflies keep their wings open and spread out, and can be quite aggressive and guard a territory. What are their relatives called that are less aggressive, keep their wings folded up and are usually colourful?
    A) Dragoniteflies
    B) Damselflies C) Davidflies D) Densiflies

Answer 1

B

Question 2

13. Which of these is a flying dinosaur?

A) Ichthyosaurus B) Pterosaurus C) Brachiosaurus D) Maisasura

Answer 2

B

Question 3

14. Dragons do not exist. But they are the closest relatives to large lizards which exist on the Komodo Island, and are called the Komodo dragon. In which country is this island located?
    A) Vanuatu
    B) Tuvalu
    C) Tunisia D) Indonesia

Answer 3

D

Question 4

16. Many birds travel enormous distances every year, in search of warm weather, food and the right places to raise their babies. What is this phenomenon called?
    A) Migration
    B) Relocating C) Roaming D) Wandering

Answer 4

A

Question 5

17. Which of the following is a not a true fish?
    A) Lionfish
    B) Parrotfish C) Butterflyfish D) Eaglefish

Answer 5

D

Question 6

18. Which of these is a real bird?
    A) Can Opener
    B) Bottle Opener C) Potato Masher D) Nut Cracker

Answer 6

D

Question 7

26. Not all birds fly. Which of the following does not?
A) Penguin
B) Ostrich
C) Emu
D) All of the above

Answer 7

D

Question 8

31. Which is the correct order of the four stages in the lifecycle of bees?
    A) Egg – Pupa – Larva – Adult B) Larva – Egg – Pupa – Adult C) Pupa – Larva – Adult – Egg D) Egg – Larva – Pupa – Adult

Answer 8

D

Question 9

38. This snake, found mostly in Southeast Asia, can grow over 7m in length, making it the longest snake in the world Which is this snake?
A) Green Anaconda
B) Reticulated Python
C) Indian Rock Python
D) Burmese Rock Python

Answer 9

B

Question 10

43. The calls of the Spotted Hyena are often linked to an expression associated with humans. Which is this expression?
    A) Crying
    B) Talking
    C) Laughing D) Hooting

Answer 10

C

Question 11

49. What is a staple food of butterflies?
A) Nectar
B) Leaves
C) Flowers
D) Other Insects

Answer 11

A

Question 12

53. The lifecycle of a butterfly can also be called _______.

A) Changing phase B) Long process C) Metamorphosis D) Transformation

Answer 12

C

Question 13

35. Where are tigers found living naturally in the wild?
    A) Africa
    B) Asia
    C) South America D) Australia

Answer 13

B

Question 14

39. Although length-wise this snake does not grow to be the longest snake in the world, it is the world’s heaviest snake. Which snake is this?
    A) Reticulated Python
    B) Yellow Anaconda
    C) Green Anaconda D) Boa Constrictor

Answer 14

C

Question 15

48. The caterpillar phase happens during which developmental stage?
    A) Egg B) Larval C) Pupal D) Adult

Answer 15

B

Question 16

51. With what are butterfly wings covered?
A) Denticles
B) Feathers
C) Scales
D) None of the above

Answer 16

C

Question 17

52. The pupa (a stage in the development of butterflies) doesn’t eat at all. True or False?
A) True
B) False
C) Depends on which species it is
D) Depends on the climatic conditions

Answer 17

A

Question 18

56. Which of the following regions is a home of the Bengal Tiger?
    A) Thar Desert
    B) Sundarbans
    C) High Himalayan Mountains D) None of the above

Answer 18

B

Question 19

60. Carpenter ants are \_\_\_\_.
A) Herbivorous
B) Carnivorous
C) Omnivorous
D) None of the above

Answer 19

C

Question 20

62. How is the spine of a camel shaped?
    A) Hump-shaped B) Straight
    C) Curved
    D) Spiral

Answer 20

B

Question 21

14. Dragons do not exist. But they are the closest relatives to large lizards which exist on the Komodo Island, and are called the Komodo dragon. In which country is this island located?
    A) Vanuatu
    B) Tuvalu
    C) Tunisia D) Indonesia

Answer 21

D

Question 22

4. This kind of bird has a huge bill, and has a unique nesting habit. The male seals the female inside a tree hollow where she and the chick stay until the chick is old enough to fly. Through that time, it is the male who feeds both. They primarily eat fruits but also meat. The species found in India include Malabar grey, Indian grey, Malabar pied, Oriental pied, Great, Rufous-necked, Wreathed, Brown and Narcondam. Which kind of bird is it?
   A) Woodpecker B) Barbet
   C) Toucan
   D) Hornbill

Answer 22

D

Question 23

22. What is an Albatross?
    A) A sea bird B) A beetle C) A fruit
    D) A city

Answer 23

A

Question 24

67. My migration is very famous, as I cross the Mara River to get from Serengeti to Masai Mara, and then travel back every year. I am accompanied by zebras, although in much smaller numbers. Who am I?
A) Hartebeest
B) Wildebeest
C) Waterbuck
D) Kudu

Answer 24

B

Question 25

68. How many pairs of legs do spiders have?

A) Four B) Two C) One D) Three

Answer 25

A

Question 26

27. What are large fruit-eating bats also known as?
    A) Flying Rat
    B) Flying Squirrel C) Flying Fox
    D) Flying Mouse

Answer 26

C

Question 27

21. In a bird’s body, which organ grinds food?

A) Blizzard B) Gizzard C) Lizard D) Wizard

Answer 27

B

Question 28

25. The life cycle of an ant consists of four stages. The first stage is known as the egg stage. Which of the following is the next stage?
    A) Caterpillar
    B) Larva
    C) Adult D) Queen

Answer 28

B